Do's & Don'ts for Your Pet

Bring your pet in on a regular basis, usually every 6 weeks for most coated breeds.

Have your pet's nails trimmed at least every 2-3 weeks

Communicate your wishes clearly to your Groomer to avoid misunderstandings about the look you want on your pet.

Inform your Groomer of any medical conditions your pet may have

Make sure your pet relieves himself prior to his grooming appointment

Listen to your Groomers suggestions about your pet

Always make sure you let the Groomer know of your dog’s behavior especially if it can be aggressive.

Don'ts

Bathe your pet between grooming unless you are sure all the tangles are brushed out first

Use human shampoo or detergents on your pet, as they are the wrong Ph level and could damage your pets skin.

Expect your Groomer to be able to leave much (if any) hair on a pet that comes in matted. Shaving off a matted coat is the only HUMANE way to deal with matts.

Forget to inform your Groomer of any sensitive areas, warts, wounds, fleas, ticks, or sore spots that your pet may have

Forget to brush AND comb your pet between professional grooming at least weekly, or daily if possible.

Bring in your Dirty dog and expect your Groomer to give him his hair cut without having a bath first. This might mean an additional fee, depending on the condition of your dogs coat.

Yell at the Groomer for shaving your dog when you neglected to bring him in before matting. Groomers absolutely HATE to have to shave off a dogs coat because of matting. It is the last resort, and only done to prevent an hours long, cruel & painful brushing out session. A compassionate groomer will refuse to attempt a “brush out” in a badly matted coat.